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Gallery representation
I have been fortunate enough to be represented by the following Galleries over the last year or so:
The Saltbox Gallery, Helmsley, owned by the very charming Louise and Matthew, and a real gem, hosting some exquisite pieces
www.saltboxgallery.co.uk
The Grosmont Gallery, Grosmont, where Sandra has been very supportive. Great coffee and great jazz
www.grosmontgallery.com/about.html
The Wolds Gallery, Staxton, a lovely Gallery owned by Ginny Sutton who has tolerated my Labrador puppy's "attacks" when she has visited my home to select work
www.yorkshirewoldsgallery.co.uk/Gallery/Default.aspx
Audio visual presentations
I have presented the following lectures to a variety of organisations and societies.
Images, music and words........
“Mountain Photography: adventures in the Alps, the Andes
and the Karakoram"
“Andean adventures: the first ascent of the South West face of Salcantay,
a 6200 metre peak in the Peruvian Andes”
“Shani, Karakoram flower garden: the first ascent of the South East face
of Shani, a 6000 metre peak in Northern Pakistan”
“Panoramic photography: the story behind my favourite
images from Yorkshire, the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands and Islands”
Recent clients include Scarborough Photgraphic Society, Scarborough University of the Third Age
Please contact me for full details.
Print sales
In many respects this is an exciting time to be a landscape photographer. As our landcapes and wild places become increasingly compromised by a range of environmental threats, so they become more precious and more appreciated. Landscape photographers the world over have recorded and celebrated the beauty of these wild places. There is also a tremendous interest in photography generally, and the general public, increasingly, are as likely to buy a photographic fine art print as they are to buy a print by Vettriano or Picasso. The panoramic format is increasingly popular. I feel there is now a greater understanding too: many people I speak to desire something more than a poster in a clipframe, and are quite discerning in their tastes. Equally there exists the tenet that photography as art should not be something to be consumed like the latest fashion accessory.
The term "Fine Art" is now used with some abandon these days, especially by photographers. I'm sure people with a Degree in Fine Art would be horrified, or perhaps amused. I've thought about this many times, and I have come to the conclusion that most people would agree that Fine Art refers to art that is concerned with beauty or which appeals to taste. The word "fine" doesn't refer so much to the quality of the artwork, but the purity of the discipline. Fine art definitely requires a high level of technique, and in terms of photography, I could suggest that fine art utilises the very best equipment, technology and materials. Naturally, I would add that it should include the sharpest images, shot in the very best light.
By "Limited Edition" I guarantee that a maximum of 50 prints of each image will be made . After the 50th edition, the image will never again be printed as a fine art print. You can be sure that there will only ever be 50 editions of your print which means the print becomes more valuable and also more personal. All the prints are hand signed as well as being part of a numbered limited edition.
My prints can be ordered using the secure online system (see the Print Sales page) or if you prefer, you can e mail me, or phone me, and we can discuss your requirements. To be honest this is how I would prefer to work: when I have bought prints from other photographers, I have preferred to speak to them in person. I discovered that this was all part of buying into the experience of owning one of their prints, and I would like you to feel the same way.
Prints will be dispatched by First Class mail in thick, strong cardboard tubes, and will be accompanied by field notes about the image, notes on mounting, framing and care of your prints, and most importantly a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity. Please allow 14 days for delivery.
I am so confident that you will be delighted with your purchased print that if, for any reason you are not totally delighted, I will offer you a full refund provided the print is returned to me undamaged.
All images may, however, still be used for stock imagery purposes. This means that the image may still be used for commercial purposes such as magazines and smaller, low resolution prints such as postcards.
15% of sales of images from Peru, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be donated to charities working in the regions where the photograph was taken.
Technical
My panoramic images are recorded on Fuji Velvia film using the very best lenses from Schneider. I then scan the film at high resolution using an Imacon Hasselblad virtual drum scanner. When I scan my panoramic film, the result is an impressive digital file of around 35 million pixels and one Gigabyte file size. Although I love the romance of traditional wet chemistry printing and its results (I can produce these for you ~ please contact me for prices), I produce my prints using the latest Giclee technology coupled to the latest UltraChrome™ K3 pigment inks. I have chosen a selection of the very best Fine Art papers from companies such as Hahnenmule, Kodak and Innova. I am currently using the award winning Hahnenmule Fine Art Pearl paper. This combination provides prints with exceptional tonal qualities, colour depth and luminosity, and archival qualities in excess of 80 years. After months of testing different paper and printer combinations, I am satisfied that the technology I am using now is as good as traditional printing methods, and it certainly gives me the creative control that I desire. I go to great lengths to ensure that the final print is reproduced as closely as possible to the original transparency. Apart from film processing, which is carried out to the highest standards by NPS Media, I carry out all the scanning and printing myself so I have complete control over the quality of the final print. Nothing is rushed, and I make the prints on an individual basis to order. The detail recorded in my panoramic prints is staggering, and the 100cm wide panoramas especially are breathtaking. I don't know why, though many people agree, that the panoramas when printed, are much better the bigger they are.
I'm not sure if scanning and printing are arts or sciences. Perhaps dark arts..? I have taken advice from the handful of real experts in these fields, and one thing is certain: anyone can scan and print, but the skill to do these things well lies in the eyes, the hands, the mind, and possibly the heart of the technician. I digress......
Testimonials
Here are some comments from a couple of recent customers who have purchased prints from me:
"I have been delighted with both the pictures I have purchased as gifts and so have the recipents. The artistry of composition and quality of the prints is excellent and the personal service superb. Thank you so much" RP
"My Aonach Eagach Ridge print that I ordered online has just arrived and I was really knocked out by this stunning image! The colour and detail really jump out on this size and format of print. An excellent delivery service too - fast, well packed, and I liked the additional enclosed advice and information. This would make a brilliant gift for anyone inspired by these wild landscape images" ML
Choosing a print
I have had many interesting discussions, either directly at my exhibitions, by e mail, or over the phone with customers, about how they choose a print when purchasing. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and personal tastes are unique and varied. I am quite surprised how many young people like sunsets. Some people like moody shots, but then say their favourites depend on their mood. Some people like colours, texture, shapes.
Most people who purchase a print from me have one thing in common, and that is the image is personal to them. It means something to them. Perhaps something simple and elemental. Perhaps a place remembered. Something from the heart.
If you are considering making a purchase, firstly let me say I am delighted, and secondly if you are feeling some of the things I discuss, you are probably on the right path to choosing the perfect print.
Scanning services
I am delighted to be able offer a professional specification film scanning service to photographers, using the award winning Imacon Hasselblad Flextight virtual drum scanner. I can offer different levels of scan, including a high resolution exhibition quality scan. Please contact me for full details of this service.
"Having presented you with 40 year old slides, some of which were an unusual size, I was thrilled to be able to present my mother with printed copies of these memories. The slides had accumulated dirt and damage during the years and the overseas travelling, yet I received almost flawless prints. Thank you." TF
Current clients include CAN Ltd
Updates
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Desktop images
Unfortunately, I can't provide these as downloads from this website at the moment, but I have a range of images available as desktops. Please feel free to e mail me to request one.
info@peterleemingphotography.com
Commercial use of my images
All of the images that you find on this site are available as stock images. Most of the images, and of course all of the panoramas, have been shot using medium format film, so just using a small section of the image can produce impressive results. All of the images have been drum scanned at a high resolution, so the images are ready as digital files ready for editorial and advertising use (for example the panoramas are approx 1GB Tiff files, 1998 RGB Colour Space, approx 71" x 23" at 300dpi). Please give me a call or e mail me in order to discuss your requirements, or to ask me to quote a price.
I am also delighted to say that I recently became a member of World Panorama Stock which is an agency specialising in high resolution, high quality, inspirational, panoramic images available to professional photo researchers, advertising agencies, designers, and publishers. I am really excited that World Panorama Stock are representing me and distributing my images worldwide.